Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Name: Eat Today East African Cuisines Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 grams Spaghetti; 150 grams Pancetta; 3 large Eggs; 100 grams Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Black pepper; to taste Salt; 1 tbs Olive oil

Inspired by Eat Today East African Cuisine

Time30m

Serves4

Classic Italian pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan.

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Ingredients

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Method

Directions

Cook the Spaghetti

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

Prepare the Pancetta

While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until it's crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Mix the Sauce

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

Combine the Ingredients

Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti. Quickly add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta, off the heat to prevent scrambling the eggs.

Create the Creamy Sauce

Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot spaghetti, tossing quickly to combine. The residual heat will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

Serve

Taste the carbonara and adjust seasoning with salt and additional black pepper if needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on the side.